A Walk in the Woods - Spring Ephemerals are putting on a show

April 2025 | Photos and story by Connie Gage

While walking on Cerro Gordo’s trails this month you will be treated to a wealth of Spring wildflowers. While some are just beginning to emerge from the groundcover, others have nearly completed their blooming cycle. Tread with care and look closely. Many of the Spring bloomers are showy, while others are tiny and challenging to spot. Fawn Lilies, Bleeding Heart, Western Buttercup, Lettuceleaf Saxifrage, Great Horsetail, Calypso Orchids, Trillium, and Camas are just some of the Spring Ephemerals making an appearance.